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Clippers sign 2-time NBA Finals MVP Leonard to a 3-year extension worth $152.3 million per AP source

Clippers sign 2-time NBA Finals MVP Leonard to a 3-year extension worth $152.3 million per AP source

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With the Los Angeles Clippers compiling one of their best rosters ever, Kawhi Leonard wanted to make sure the focus was on the quest for a first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history rather than his future.
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WHL roundup: Suzdalev scores hat trick, West-leading Blades beat Giants 7-2

WHL roundup: Suzdalev scores hat trick, West-leading Blades beat Giants 7-2

SASKATOON — Alexander Suzdalev had a hat trick and an assist in his second game of the season to lead the Saskatoon Blades to a 7-2 win over the Vancouver Giants on Wednesday night in the Western Hockey League.
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Nichushkin scores twice, MacKinnon extends home points streak to 23 in Avs' 3-0 win over Knights

Nichushkin scores twice, MacKinnon extends home points streak to 23 in Avs' 3-0 win over Knights

DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin scored two power-play goals, Nathan MacKinnon had an assist to extend his season-opening home points streak to 23 games and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Wednesday night.
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Poulin's hat trick sparks Montreal past New York, 5-2

Poulin's hat trick sparks Montreal past New York, 5-2

ELMONT, N.Y. (AP) — Marie-Philip Poulin scored a hat trick and Elaine Chuli earned a win in her first game as Montreal beat New York 5-2 Wednesday at UBS Arena at Belmont Park.
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Flyers coach John Tortorella lashes out at reporter about Gauthier trade report

Flyers coach John Tortorella lashes out at reporter about Gauthier trade report

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella lashed out at a beat reporter during his postgame news conference Wednesday night, questioning a report surrounding the trade of top prospect Cutter Gauthier on Monday.
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Pete Carroll is out as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks after 14 seasons

Pete Carroll is out as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks after 14 seasons

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Pete Carroll’s mantra was “always compete,” — it was the title of a book , after all.
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Heise's two goals, assist keep Minnesota unbeaten after 3-1 win over Toronto

Heise's two goals, assist keep Minnesota unbeaten after 3-1 win over Toronto

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Taylor Heise scored two goals with an assist as Minnesota remained the only unbeaten team in the Professional Women's Hockey League, beating Toronto 3-1 on Wednesday night.
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Sean Couturier scores lone shootout goal, Flyers edge Canadiens 3-2

Sean Couturier scores lone shootout goal, Flyers edge Canadiens 3-2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier scored the lone shootout goal and the Philadelphia Flyers overcame an early deficit to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Wednesday night.
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OHL roundup: Owen Beck shines in debut as Spirit trounce Spitfires 11-3

OHL roundup: Owen Beck shines in debut as Spirit trounce Spitfires 11-3

WINDSOR, Ont. — Montreal Canadiens prospect Owen Beck went off for two goals and four assists in his Saginaw debut to help the Spirit trounce the Windsor Spitfires 11-3 on Wednesday night in the Ontario Hockey League.
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Minville's OT winner caps Olympiques' late comeback in 5-4 win over Armada

Minville's OT winner caps Olympiques' late comeback in 5-4 win over Armada

GATINEAU, Que. — Jérémie Minville scored the overtime winner to cap a 5-4 Gatineau Olympiques comeback win over the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada on Wednesday night in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.
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